Having the Right Message During Difficult Times

We could never discount the work of community organizations and non-profits who continuously step up to the challenge and support their community. I was immensely touched by this story of how a local grassroots organization in the Lower East Side/Chinatown of Manhattan stepped up in a very desperate time of need for many people. After the hurricane, there weren't enough official federal and city resources to ensure that individuals in these areas had enough basic essentials to survive. CAAAV took it upon themselves to go door-to-door and ensure that the elderly, the sick, and others who were not as mobile had food, water, and heating supplied by the organization's own funds.The stream of volunteers they've received via phones, social media, and word-of-mouth was also heartwarming.